Scatter plots- Lines of Best Fit
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Mathematics
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a scatter plot?
Back
A scatter plot is a graph that shows the relationship between two quantitative variables by displaying data points on a two-dimensional grid.
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CCSS.8.SP.A.1
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a line of best fit represent in a scatter plot?
Back
A line of best fit is a straight line that best represents the data points in a scatter plot, indicating the overall trend of the data.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a positive slope in a line of best fit indicate?
Back
A positive slope indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also tends to increase.
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CCSS.8.EE.B.5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a negative slope in a line of best fit indicate?
Back
A negative slope indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable tends to decrease.
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CCSS.8.EE.B.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an outlier in a scatter plot?
Back
An outlier is a data point that is significantly different from other data points in the scatter plot, which can affect the line of best fit.
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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you determine if a trend line is a good fit for the data?
Back
A trend line is a good fit if it closely follows the pattern of the data points, with most points near the line.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean if most data points are below the trend line?
Back
If most data points are below the trend line, it may indicate that the trend line is not a good fit for the data.
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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B
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